let's see...

The last week-ish of time has held a variety of things. Some work, some play, of course a few dog walks, then a long sleepless night with a sick doggy, a beer braised pork shoulder (I'm still working on cooking the right amount of food for 2 people, that thing was 4 pounds!), a ballet class, a lack of participation in Halloween (except for over-eating candy), a small gathering of friends at our place for pizza and beer, lots of love and energy to and from my family, a visit from my dad (I know!),  my lovely friend Jess, from college, is engaged, exciting! Sprinkle in coffee and wine, a sore throat and a hot toddy, and that kind of sums it up... I think.

I can't believe how fast time is passing. Halloween is over and we are less than 3 weeks away from Thanksgiving. How bizarre!? I'm still trying to hit my breaks from summer, seriously.  I'm looking forward to turkey day, of course. I think it's my favorite holiday. I'm hosting dinner at my apartment again this year. Last year Andrew and I cooked for 17 people! It was pretty ambitious, but we actually came out on top. I think this year may be a bit simpler. My mom is coming so that takes some pressure off, plus I'm thrilled to spend some time with her! Then comes Andrew's birthday! Then mine, then Christmas and New Year's Eve, then... yeah, sad, snowy, winter. BUT... the way time has been flying, I'm actually not that worried. I usually dread winter so much, but a few months is nothing. We'll get through. And the fact that Andrew and I are probably going to be able to join my dad, Johnny and Justine in Florida for a few days after Christmas definitely helps. I'm done wasting my time on nonsense, worrying about what people think, and putting myself on the back burner. No more of that! Clearer thought and intention, cleansing breath and following through. I'm ready for 2012, it's my year! (You're welcome for the pre-mature pep-talk.)

I'm not sure what else to say tonight. One of my downstairs neighbors is brewing beer- there's no mistaking the strong smell of steeping grains and boiling yeast- it's distracting me. Trinny is snoring loudly next to me on the couch. I'm going to put clean sheets on the bed and start a new book. I'll post photos from my dad's visit soon!

Don't forget to turn your clocks back!